NEW YORK CITY: VISUAL ARTS 5 days Led by Dr. Vanessa Brown
Why Travel is Important Our meeting will cover Why Travel is Important Our Tour Our Travel Partner What’s Included and What’s Not The Safety Approach How to Reserve Your Spot
EVERYTHING WE’LL SEE AND DO Walking tour of Midtown Fifth Avenue Rockefeller Center St. Patrick's Cathedral Bryant Park Empire State Building by night Guided sightseeing tour of New York Greenwich Village SoHo Chinatown Little Italy Free time to explore Manhattan’s art galleries 9/11 Memorial and Museum Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Guggenheim Museum Times Square Broadway show(s) Metropolitan Museum of Art Central Park
Highlights from our itinerary Modern Museum of Art Metropolitan Museum of Art Broadway Show Art Galleries Award Winning Window Decorations Museum of Modern Art St. Patrick's Cathedral Tour highlights Metropolitan Museum of Art
A more engaging learning experience Help students become global citizens Bring subjects and destinations to life Develop perspectives that set students apart on college applications—and give them a leg up in their future careers Spark the lifelong ability to take on any new experience with confidence
weShare enhances every tour Personalized learning powered by your students’ curiosity Before tour students connect their own interests and passions to your destination and develop an essential question to investigate while traveling. On tour students continue to explore their questions and engage in more in-depth learning. After tour students reflect through a creative project. This project is eligible for high school credit—and is a great asset for college applications.
Why EF? Over 50 years of experience Global and local presence - Over 500 schools and offices in over 53 countries Educational value Accredited, just like our school Earn high school and college credit Incredible travel experiences at the guaranteed lowest price
EF’s commitment to our safety 24/7 Tour Director Chaperones 24-hour emergency on-call service Professional overnight security dedicated specifically to our group Travel ID badges and backpacks
Protection Plans *Maximum refund does not include your Protection Plan fees or any Non-Refundable fees. You can find all the details of both plans on pg. 20 of your Enrollment Guide. Protect your investment against the unexpected. If you’re unable to go on tour for any reason, EF’s protection plans provide you with a maximum refund.* Anytime Protection Plan Basic Protection Plan For protection up until the moment you leave and total peace of mind Only $179 (added to overall tour cost) Cancel for any reason Cancel at any time Maximum refund* Rolls into your payment plan Our base plan and essential trip protection Only $129 (added to overall tour cost) Cancel for any reason Cancel up to 45 days before departure Maximum refund* Rolls into your payment plan
Why group travel? Group travel keeps tours affordable, allowing more students to see the world Tour choice and departure date flexibility to match with other groups, if we do not enroll a full bus in order to get a private tour. Our departure date window: March 17th – March 21st , 2018
What are you responsible for? Spending money For additional tour experiences, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches and snacks ($30-$65 per day; minimum of $150) Airport baggage fees: check airline before departure. Plan to carry one rolling carry-on and a backpack or small bag for under the seat storage.
Everything you get Program price includes: Round-trip flights on major carriers Comfortable motorcoach Hotels with private bathrooms Breakfast and dinner daily Full-time, Tour Director Sightseeing led by licensed guides Entrance fees to select attractions weShare, EF’s online platform for a deeper learning experience Anytime Protection Plan Educational itinerary Tour donation page
What does this cost? If we do this on our own: That does not include: Flights to and from Orlando $200 Hotels, $200/night $1,000 2 meals a day, $50/day $250 Full time Tour Director, $200/day $1,000 Ground Transportation, $120/day $600 Broadway Show $100 ______________________________ Total $3,150 That does not include: Activities and entrance fees High School Credit 24-hour support Local guides Tips Hotel Security
Paying for your tour 6 payments of $362 /mo (If enrolled by 9/15) EF Price Guarantee—your guaranteed lowest price will never change once you enroll 6 payments of $362 /mo (If enrolled by 9/15)
Payment options Pay in full at enrollment (free) 1 2 3 Pay in full at enrollment (free) Automatic Payment Plan (free) Manual Payment Plan ($50 fee) Pay the entire balance at the time you enroll Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks Payments are automatically deducted from your bank account monthly on a preferred date or bi-weekly on a preferred weekday Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks Final payment extended up to one month before your tour Receive invoices and make payments in less frequent installments Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks Accounts must have $500 total paid 30 days after enrollment; an additional $500 paid 90 days after enrollment Final payment deadline is 110 days before your tour
Your tour donation page A quick and easy way to raise money for your tour How it works Located on your personal EF website Share your donation page on social media or via email with friends and family members you’d like to ask for support All donations are automatically added to your account
6 monthly payments $362/mo (If enrolled by 9/15) Who’s in? Enrollment window opens: Right now! Spots: 30 To enroll you’ll need your tour number: 1949467DS Two easy ways to enroll: Online www.efexploreamerica.com/1949467DS Phone 888-333-9756 6 monthly payments $362/mo (If enrolled by 9/15) Tour Enrollment Closes: September, 15, 2017 This presentation can be review at: http://teacherpress.ocps.net/dphsvisualarts/educational-travel-2